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Woman has lived with a hypodermic needle lodged in her back for nearly seven years; awarded a $507,000 judgment in a medical malpractice lawsuit

"I'm not unisex. I'm not other. I'm a boy," says teen currently restricted to using bathroom in nurse's office at high school

Researchers in Singapore are pointing to a surprising link between persistent childbirth pain and mental health issues

A look back at troubled day where EMTs worked overtime when 28 people overdosedin four hours

New research ranks state-by-state obesity rates; see how your home state measures up

Knowing the warning signs of this potentially fatal infection could save your life or a loved one's

Officials say these cleansers are no more effective than plain soap and water, and questions persist about their long-term health impact

Whether you're cross-training, looking for a low-impact workout, or rehabbing from injury or even stroke, this workout is making a splash

Make the next 180 days of school lunches healthier

Cases of the virus have dropped dramatically, especially in certain age groups

There's concern the heavy rainfall and high winds could sideline efforts to control the virus-carrying mosquitoes, which have been discovered for the first time in Miami Beach

Group of state attorneys general nationwide have been discussing new ways they can pursue legal action against opioid manufacturers like Purdue Pharma, CBS News has learned

Health officials confirmed the presence of the virus in trapped mosquitoes, including some at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden

Popular snacks may have bits of plastic that could be hazardous

A strong new FDA warning will be placed on close to 400 products to warn of dangerous drug combinations

Imported frozen strawberries served in chain restaurant smoothies are blamed for highly contagious liver disease that's sickened people in 7 states

The rising numbers come along with a significant shift in perceptions about whether the drug is harmful

Medical researchers are recruiting people to test the health effects of cocoa​, but (alas) not Willy Wonka-style

A new study compares three types of procedures and looks at the impact on weight loss 10 years later

Ohio law may have resulted in more side effects and additional medical treatment for some women, researchers say

More than 11 percent of U.S. babies are born too early, but experts say there are steps women can take to reduce the risk

Once this bacteria gets into a food processing facility, it can live for years

New research shows twins may have a survival advantage over non-twins

The World Health Organization warns that these sexually-transmitted diseases are developing greater resistance to antibiotics

It's very unusual, but not unheard of, for wasp or bee strings to lead to this serious complication

Judge Derek Mosley now has "a part of my best friend in me" after fellow Judge JoAnn Eiring donated her "huge kidney" to save his life

For allergy sufferers at risk of anaphylactic shock, do-it-yourself syringes could fall short

While two surgeons are eager to perform the procedure, others say it's dangerous – "rotten scientifically and lousy ethically”